Clinical Supervision for LCMHCAs in North Carolina
Are you a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) in North Carolina working toward full licensure?
Finding the right supervisor can make or break your journey in the mental health field. You deserve more than just someone to sign your hours. At Santos Counseling, we offer a unique model of supervision that aims to help you feel confident with clients, grow clinically, and meet your licensure requirements.
Why Choose Santos Counseling for Supervision?
- NCBLCMHC Board-Approved Supervisors
- Virtual, In-Person, or Hybrid Options
- Individual & Group Supervision Available
- Greensboro, NC Serving LCMHCA Statewide
- Supportive, Developmental, and Strengths-Based Supervision Style
Meet Your Clinical Supervisors
Dr. Juan Santos, LCMHCS, CRC
Dr. Santos, PhD, LCMHCS, is a doctoral-level, board-approved clinical supervisor and the founder of Santos Counseling PLLC in Greensboro, North Carolina. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, Dr. Santos shows up as a culturally grounded and clinically rigorous supervisor in North Carolina.
As a Latino clinician and the son of immigrants, Dr. Santos’s path into counseling was deeply personal. He understands firsthand the courage it takes to navigate unfamiliar systems, advocate for one’s family, and build a life across cultural borders. Over his 10+ year career, Dr. Santos has developed specialized expertise in immigration evaluations, couples counseling, and mood disorders.
Dr. Santos’s supervision style is warm, direct, and growth-focused. He believes supervision should challenge you, affirm you, and prepare you for the real complexity of clinical work, especially when your clients come from the margins of society. Whether you are just starting your post-licensure journey or looking to develop a niche specialty, Dr. Santos will meet you where you are and help you become the clinician you set out to be.
Brianna Jacobs, LCMHC, QS
Brianna Jacobs brings a uniquely powerful perspective to clinical supervision, one shaped by lived experience, cultural identity, and personal neurodivergence. As a Native American counselor, Brianna understands firsthand what it means to navigate systems not designed with you in mind. This lived experience grounds her supervision in cultural humility, advocacy, and authentic connection qualities that she brings to every supervisory relationship.
Brianna also identifies as neurodivergent. She embraces neurodivergence as a source of clinical creativity, deep empathy, and genuine understanding of clients who think, feel, and experience the world differently. This makes her especially gifted at supervising LCMHCAs working with neurodivergent populations.
As a Qualified Supervisor at Santos Counseling, Brianna is passionate about helping associates build clinical confidence, cultural competence, and neurodivergent-affirming skills, preparing them to serve the clients who need them most.
Who Is Supervision For?
Supervision is ideal for you if you are:
- A newly licensed LCMHCA in North Carolina
- Accumulating hours toward your full LCMHC licensure
- Looking for a supervisor aligned with trauma-informed, multicultural, or relational approaches
- Seeking flexible scheduling that fits your work life
Niche-Focused Clinical Supervision in Greensboro, NC
Below are common specialty supervision areas that aim to support counselors’ advancement in practice.
- Immigration evaluation supervision
- Couples & Relationship Counseling
- ADHD & Neurodivergent-Affirming Practice
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Multicultural & Latinx-Affirming Practice
- Mood Disorders
Why Specialty Supervision Makes Better Counselors
We believe in strong and effective clinical leadership. Specialty supervision helps you develop as a clinically competent, ready, and ethically sound counselor. Here’s why working with a specialty-focused supervisor at Santos Counseling accelerates your development in ways generic supervision simply cannot.
- Enhance Clinical Competence
- You Get Guidance on Real, Complex Cases
- You’re Better Prepared for Ethical Dilemmas
- You Develop a Clear Professional Identity
- You Become More Resilient
- You Stand Out in a Crowded Market
At Santos Counseling, we believe supervision should do more than fulfill your hours; it should transform how you practice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Counseling Supervision
How many supervision hours do I need for LCMHC licensure in NC?
The NCBLCMHC requires 3,000 hours of post-master’s supervised experience, including at least 100 hours of direct supervision. Read more about the requirements by clicking here
How much does supervision cost?
We offer Individual Supervision. This is a one-on-one supervision service tailored to your caseload, growth areas, and licensure timeline. The meetings last one hour at a rate of $165. We offer a hybrid model where you can meet for supervision, virtual or in-person.
Can supervision be done virtually in NC?
Yes! The NC board approves virtual supervision, and we offer secure telehealth sessions statewide.
Do you offer group supervision hours that count toward licensure?
Yes, group supervision hours count toward your required supervision hours per NCBLCMHC guidelines.
How do I know if supervisor is the right fit?
We offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can get a feel for the supervisory relationship before committing.
Do you provide documentation of supervision hours?
Absolutely. We provide the needed documentation for supervision to support your licensure application.